KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #99

Question 1

Which President used the Pocket Veto?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zail Singh — Zail Singh on Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill 1986.‌​‍

Answer

Rajendra Prasad

Answer

APJ Abdul Kalam

Answer

Pranab Mukherjee

Question 2

Under the 'Samagra Shiksha Kerala' programme, which component specifically addresses the learning needs of children with disabilities by providing assistive devices, transportation, and special educators?

Accepted Answer

B. Inclusive Education (IE) — The Inclusive Education (IE) component under Samagra Shiksha Kerala ensures equitable learning opportunities for children with disabilities by funding assistive devices, special educators, and transport facilities. Vidya Samiksha Kendra is a monitoring dashboard, School Complex Management streamlines school administration, and Digital Shiksha focuses on e-learning.

Answer

A. Vidya Samiksha Kendra

Answer

C. School Complex Management

Answer

D. Digital Shiksha

Question 3

Appam stew:

Accepted Answer

Both — Both.

Answer

Breakfast

Answer

Syrian Christian delicacy

Answer

Dinner

Question 4

Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of Kerala's human development model compared to other Indian states?

Accepted Answer

C. Emphasis on gender equity and social welfare programmes — Kerala's model prioritizes human development through social welfare and gender equity, as seen in programmes like Kudumbashree and high literacy rates, rather than industrial growth or urbanization. This approach contrasts with other states that focus primarily on economic indicators.

Answer

A. High economic growth rate driven by industrialization

Answer

B. Universal primary education with high enrollment ratios

Answer

D. Rapid urbanization with modern infrastructure development

Question 5

Lignite reserves in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neyveli (TN) — Neyveli lignite, TN.‌​‍

Answer

Dhanbad

Answer

Jharia

Answer

Raniganj

Question 6

Infosys, TCS, Wipro — all Indian:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IT majors — Indian IT majors.‌​‍

Answer

Varies

Answer

Global firms

Answer

Limited

Question 7

National Income can be calculated using the following methods:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Product, Income, Expenditure — Three methods: Product (output), Income (factor payments), Expenditure (demand-side).‌​‍

Answer

Only Income Method

Answer

Only Product Method

Answer

Only Expenditure Method

Question 8

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 of India aimed at improving healthcare delivery?

Accepted Answer

B. Reducing infant mortality rate to 28 by 2025 through strengthened primary healthcare — The National Health Policy 2017 targets reducing the infant mortality rate (IMR) to 28 by 2025 by strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure and services. Option A is incorrect as the policy emphasizes public sector leadership in healthcare delivery. Option C is incorrect since the policy recommends increasing public health expenditure but does not mandate a specific GDP percentage. Option D is incorrect as eliminating all non-communicable diseases by 2030 is an unrealistic goal.

Answer

A. Achieving universal health coverage by 2030 exclusively through private sector partnerships

Answer

C. Mandating all state governments to allocate 5% of their GDP to health expenditure

Answer

D. Eliminating all non-communicable diseases by 2030 through free drug distribution schemes

Question 9

The first Nobel laureate in Economics from India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amartya Sen — Amartya Sen won Nobel in Economics (1998) for work on welfare economics. ‌​‍Originally from Bengal.

Answer

Raghuram Rajan

Answer

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Answer

Abhijit Banerjee

Question 10

Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: (1) The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India, State Funds, and Union Territories. (2) The CAG’s reports are examined by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament. (3) The CAG can audit the accounts of any private entity receiving government funds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A. 1 and 2 only — Statements (1) and (2) are correct as the CAG audits all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund and its reports are examined by the Public Accounts Committee. Statement (3) is incorrect because the CAG can audit accounts of private entities only if they are substantially funded by the government, not all such entities.

Answer

B. 2 and 3 only

Answer

C. 1 and 3 only

Answer

D. 1, 2 and 3

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #99